Community Relations Advisor

About the role

Are you the person who can walk into a room and make a connection with almost anyone? Do you love meeting new people, starting conversations, building relationships, and getting involved in your community? Applied ABC is looking for a personable, energetic, and motivated Community Outreach Coordinator to help expand our presence throughout the local community and connect families with services that can make a meaningful difference in their lives. No degree required. No ABA experience required. We’ll train you! This is a great opportunity for someone with a sales, customer service, hospitality, networking, community outreach, or relationship-building background who wants to grow their career while doing meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, and local professionals.
• Attend networking events, community fairs, meetings, and other local events.
• Introduce Applied ABC and build awareness of our services.
• Identify new community connections and partnership opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a strong local professional network.
• Connect families with information and resources related to autism services.
• Follow up consistently with contacts and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Represent Applied ABC with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Help expand our community presence and build relationships across your assigned territory.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel locally throughout the community
• Flexibility to occasionally attend evening or weekend events
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Naturally outgoing, friendly, and confident
• Comfortable starting conversations with people you’ve never met
• A strong communicator who enjoys networking and relationship-building
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and positive
• Organized and strong with follow-up
• Motivated by goals and the opportunity to grow
• Comfortable representing a company in the community
• Someone who takes initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do
• A team player who enjoys being out and about rather than sitting behind a desk all day
• Previous experience in sales, business development, recruiting, customer service, hospitality, healthcare, education, or community outreach is a plus — but not required

Pay

$50,000–$58,000 base salary + incentives

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• PTO & paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday–Friday; local travel required with occasional evening or weekend events as needed. Based in Pikesville, MD.